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I write a blog called The Song Survives that highlights great songs and songwriters. Go there if you want to read some of that writing.

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1. My admiration of Bruce Robison is well documented. He has a very natural way of songwriting — one that makes every line seem like an adage from an experienced, trusted elder. His latest record, a duets record…See More

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A Conversation with Holly Williams

Holly Williams took a few minutes huddled in the corner of a hotel room with poor cell service to talk songwriting, the South, and her new record The Highway.I grew up with my mom in Nashville. It was a musical household, but very different. My mom was classically trained,…See More

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Jim Hunter commented on Jeff Giddens's blog post 'A Conversation with Thad Cockrell'

"Excellent Interview Jeff...Thad is a considerable talent...I really like the focus on his creative process...I am always fascinated by hearing how great songwriters write, find inspiration, awaken the muse, etc. I concur with Kyla and…"

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Hal Bogerd commented on Jeff Giddens's blog post 'A Conversation with Thad Cockrell'

"I always thought "Second Option" from Begonias was a track that did not get the attention it deserved. Great song!"

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Kyla Fairchild commented on Jeff Giddens's blog post 'A Conversation with Thad Cockrell'

"Thad Cockrell is fantastic. Begonias, the album he did with Caitlin Cary from Whiskeytown, remains among my favorites. Warmth and Beauty is really great too. Lost track after that. Here are links to both albums on Amazon where you can…"

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A Conversation with Thad Cockrell

Thad Cockrell has made a lot of music in his time — from the early country of Stack of Dreams to the modern pop of his latest project Leagues — but with excellent songwriting the entire way. I got to talk to him about the journey of songwriting, inspiration, and an ever-evolving process.I was born in Kansas City and moved to Tampa, Florida when I…See More

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A Conversation with Thad Cockrell

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A Conversation with Sean McConnell

Sean McConnell joined me by phone recently from his home in Nashville to talk about inspiration, influence, writing, and a whole lot more. His latest release is Midland.How did songwriting get in your system?I was born in Massachusetts. My mom and dad were both full time musicians for most of my young childhood. They were kind of like coffeehouse troubadours, they would play originals. My dad was a…See More

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zane Jones commented on Jeff Giddens's blog post 'A Conversation with Sean McConnell'

"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzasRnTzUyI that link is an acoustic version of "in my arms instead" which he cowrote with Randy Rogers. He and Billy Jusineau, his pianist, do such an amazing job in their live shows. the guy who made this…"

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"Any good videos on You Tube or embeddable song streams of Sean anywhere online? It'd be nice to quickly and easily be able to check out a song or two while reading about him."

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1. My admiration of Bruce Robison is well documented. He has a very natural way of songwriting — one that makes every line seem like an adage from an experienced, trusted elder. …

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Posted on February 18, 2013 at 10:30am

A Conversation with Holly Williams

Holly Williams took a few minutes huddled in the corner of a hotel room with poor cell service to talk songwriting, the South, and her new record The Highway.

I grew up with my mom in Nashville. It was a musical household, but very different. My…

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Posted on February 17, 2013 at 2:30pm

A Conversation with Thad Cockrell

I was born in Kansas City and moved to…

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Posted on February 7, 2013 at 10:30pm — 4 Comments

A Conversation with Sean McConnell

Sean McConnell joined me by phone recently from his home in Nashville to talk about inspiration, influence, writing, and a whole lot more. His latest release is Midland.

How did songwriting get in your system?

I was born in Massachusetts. My mom and dad were both full time musicians for most of my young childhood. They were kind of like coffeehouse…

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Posted on January 10, 2013 at 7:00am — 3 Comments

A Conversation with Walt Wilkins

Walt Wilkins joined me on the phone recently from his home in Austin, on a particularly beautiful day in a city that seems to have no shortage of them. I wanted to talk to him about a recent comment he made in an online video compelling young songwriters to write better songs, but I got a lot more.

What drives you to write songs?

I was born a writer, and I don’t know why that is. I come from a family of readers, everyone read growing up. I started writing poems when I…

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At 6:40pm on January 16, 2011, Peewee Moore said…: Hey thanks for being a friend. I'm a Touring Independent Austin Texas Outlaw Honkytonker that needs your support! I'm always looking for new places to play so please let me know if you know of any. I have a Critically Acclaimed CD "The Leaving Side Of Gone" available at www.cdbaby.com/cd/peeweemoore and my next tour kicks off February 2nd and hits locations in TX, NM, AZ, CA, NV. Be sure to spread the word if you know anybody in those states. My official website is www.peeweemoore.com I hope to see you around!

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At 8:43pm on February 12, 2010, Paul Masson said…: Jeff,

Thanks for the add. Hope you enjoy the songs.

Best, Paul

At 10:23am on October 19, 2009, Bob Kuhn said…: Hi Jeff, I enjoyed your reviews. I am a big Mcmurty and Lyle fan. My buddy Dave Ramont (from the alt country band Dick Smith) is about to release a double cd, any interest in having a listen for possible review? Drop me a line at kuhnkuhn@aol. and I'll drop a copy in the mail. Thanks, Bob Kuhn

At 10:39pm on February 19, 2009, No Depression said…: Hi Jeff - Welcome to the site! Let us if you have any questions or anything seems confusing. Be sure to take a look at the FAQs and feel free to hit us up with any feedback or suggestions. Cheers!
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